Archive for November 2015

This is the first Thanksgiving in a long time that I will not be cooking! We are going to my sister’s home to celebrate with her and her family. However my husband wanted some pumpkin pie this weekend. I was so excited because this is the perfect opportunity to, you guessed it, experiment! I researched […]

On the 21 Day Fix Plan you are allowed 2 or more teaspoons of oil, nut, or seed butters a day depending upon your calorie bracket. In her book FIXATE Autumn Calabrese does cook with butter in some recipes. Fats have received a bad rep in the diet world. However many fats and oils can actually be […]

I grew up with my mother making this baked bean casserole for parties and social gatherings. It was often requested and the recipe was always sought after. It is sweet and savory. Sausage and cheese paired with the beans and sauce make these baked beans unique. This dish can be baked in an oven but the oven was often […]

I love the 21 Day Fix! I tried this program when I realized my muffin top had turned into a bakery showcase! I thought that at 55 I was doomed to being a fluffy, plump grandmother! But I found the 21 Day Fix and it changed my life! It really is simple and those colorful […]

These tips are a bit different than your usual culinary tips for success on your diet or healthy eating plan. We all know what we eat and how much we eat significantly impacts our bodies and health. However, did you ever consider that you’re eating environment (not just your table) also has a significant impact […]

I admit it, I love my morning coffee!!! Especially on a cool rainy morning like today. But is it OK to drink? And most importantly does it fit into the 21 Day Fix Plan? The good news is that coffee is acceptable on the 21 Day Fix Plan and even has some good benefits for our bodies. […]

We had one of the “little’s” (our 2 year old grandson) with us yesterday and due to his request we made an impromptu trip to the beach to play in the sand and watch the sunset. After a bath to get all the sand off a bedtime snack was in order. So I made these […]

There is much importance placed on breakfast to kick-start the day and lunch as an opportunity to take a break to relax or just rest your mind. So what about dinner? A nutritious healthy dinner also helps us achieve our goals to slim down, stress less, and have more energy. We spend our day trying to eat healthy and […]

We are a busy family and often get home late. Therefore quick, nutritious dinners that taste good are a must! This is one of our favorite, quick meals that is wonderful for a busy evening but good enough for company. The addition of peanut butter makes this dish quite tasty! My 2 year old grandson loves […]

I have done it as well as most of you…skipped lunch because there is too much to do. Then the afternoon passes along and by evening we feel the effects. We are tired and irritable and begin to munch on anything we can find… We have all heard how important it is to eat a healthy breakfast but […]